Guidebook for New Orleans

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Guidebook for New Orleans

Food Scene

Beignets and coffee--or if you're like me, you take hot chocolate!
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Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur St
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Beignets and coffee--or if you're like me, you take hot chocolate!
Even in the French Quarter, you gotta know where to find a great hamburger. The burgers here come with a baked potato. MMM MMM
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Port of Call
838 Esplanade Ave
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Even in the French Quarter, you gotta know where to find a great hamburger. The burgers here come with a baked potato. MMM MMM
Maspero's is relatively inexpensive--good place for sandwiches. Po' boys (our version of a subway) or try a muffaletta (I don't know of any equivalent anywhere!)--layers of meats and cheeses with an olive tapilade. The muffaletta can serve at least 2 unless you want left overs.
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Cafe Maspero
601 Decatur St
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Maspero's is relatively inexpensive--good place for sandwiches. Po' boys (our version of a subway) or try a muffaletta (I don't know of any equivalent anywhere!)--layers of meats and cheeses with an olive tapilade. The muffaletta can serve at least 2 unless you want left overs.
Not in the Quarter but an easy ride by bus down Esplanade. Some of my favorite food anywhere.
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Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade Ave
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Not in the Quarter but an easy ride by bus down Esplanade. Some of my favorite food anywhere.
I'm a big fan of the large servings.
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Deanie's Seafood Restaurant in the French Quarter
841 Iberville St
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I'm a big fan of the large servings.

Everything Else

Quaint shops and open air artist vendors surround the park, St. Louis Cathedral and museums. Check out the tourist info center on St. Ann
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Jackson Square
701 Decatur St
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Quaint shops and open air artist vendors surround the park, St. Louis Cathedral and museums. Check out the tourist info center on St. Ann
Shops, shops, and more shops. Restaurants too. Need I say more?
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The Shops at Jax Brewery
600 Decatur St
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Shops, shops, and more shops. Restaurants too. Need I say more?
Karaoke anyone?
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The World Famous Cats Meow
701 Bourbon St
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Karaoke anyone?
So, first off, we call one section the French Market and then as you continue walking, we call it the Flea Market. Used to be at the Flea Market you would see tables with people's garage sale items. Now, it's mostly knock off purses, etc. But there are some good souvenir items--t-shirts, posters/prints, etc. At the French Market, there's food--both open air diner type and stalls with produce, etc.
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Izimakethe ze-Colonnade - Isakhiwo se-French
1008 N Peters St
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So, first off, we call one section the French Market and then as you continue walking, we call it the Flea Market. Used to be at the Flea Market you would see tables with people's garage sale items. Now, it's mostly knock off purses, etc. But there are some good souvenir items--t-shirts, posters/prints, etc. At the French Market, there's food--both open air diner type and stalls with produce, etc.

Drinks & Nightlife

This is just a fun place to hang out and listen to live music
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Famous Door
339 Bourbon St
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This is just a fun place to hang out and listen to live music
Ask Neil for your complimentary drink!
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Oz New Orleans
800 Bourbon St
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Ask Neil for your complimentary drink!
One of my favorites in the Marigny
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Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
626 Frenchmen St
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One of my favorites in the Marigny
Of course, there's also food, but I go mostly for the bands. Standing Room Only unless you get there very early and are lucky enough to snag one of the few stools.
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House Of Blues
225 Decatur St
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Of course, there's also food, but I go mostly for the bands. Standing Room Only unless you get there very early and are lucky enough to snag one of the few stools.

Sightseeing

Longest active church in America.
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Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France
615 Pere Antoine Alley
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Longest active church in America.
Spanish Plaza is a little outside of the French Quarter, but still easy to walk to. It is on the river and at one of the entrances of a shopping mall. Spanish Plaza hosts outdoor concerts and other entertainments. Even if there isn't anything formal planned, it is fun to sit at the fountain or to walk along the river.
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Spanish Plaza is a little outside of the French Quarter, but still easy to walk to. It is on the river and at one of the entrances of a shopping mall. Spanish Plaza hosts outdoor concerts and other entertainments. Even if there isn't anything formal planned, it is fun to sit at the fountain or to walk along the river.
I tried to enter Moon Walk, but it didn't come up. So, I entered one of the areas where you can get onto Moon Walk. This is a promenade along the river. Goes from Spanish Plaza or thereabouts (past Canal) to the French Market (not far from Esplanade). Watch the river traffic. Watch the people strolling along. It's hard to describe without making it sound boring, but I have never found it so.
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I tried to enter Moon Walk, but it didn't come up. So, I entered one of the areas where you can get onto Moon Walk. This is a promenade along the river. Goes from Spanish Plaza or thereabouts (past Canal) to the French Market (not far from Esplanade). Watch the river traffic. Watch the people strolling along. It's hard to describe without making it sound boring, but I have never found it so.

Parks & Nature

City Park is not in the Quarter but it is an easy bus ride down Esplanade. New Orleans Museum of Art is at the front of City Park. There is also the botanical gardens, tennis courts, and much more. The grounds are huge. Lights are strung for Christmas season (gorgeous!!) and in early 2016, they did Chinese lights--I really hope they do that annually.
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City Park
1 Palm Dr
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City Park is not in the Quarter but it is an easy bus ride down Esplanade. New Orleans Museum of Art is at the front of City Park. There is also the botanical gardens, tennis courts, and much more. The grounds are huge. Lights are strung for Christmas season (gorgeous!!) and in early 2016, they did Chinese lights--I really hope they do that annually.
Armstrong Park is a block from our house. Look for the huge lighted entrance--you can't miss it at night! Check out the free band concerts.
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Louis Armstrong Park
701 N Rampart St
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Armstrong Park is a block from our house. Look for the huge lighted entrance--you can't miss it at night! Check out the free band concerts.

Shopping

Antiques, art, souvenirs, etc. Like Bourbon St., you can't go to the Quarter without hitting Royal street
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Royal Street
Royal Street
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Antiques, art, souvenirs, etc. Like Bourbon St., you can't go to the Quarter without hitting Royal street
Outlet Mall. Need I say more
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Nordstrom Rack
500 Port of New Orleans Pl
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Outlet Mall. Need I say more

Essentials

Lot of groceries in a small space!! Take advantage of our kitchen amenities, pick up some items to make at home.
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Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton Ave
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Lot of groceries in a small space!! Take advantage of our kitchen amenities, pick up some items to make at home.
There's also a drugstore on Canal
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Walgreens
1100 Elysian Fields Ave
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There's also a drugstore on Canal